If you were hurt in an accident, you may want to consider hiring a personal injury lawyer to help you. While most personal injury cases are settled before a lawsuit is filed, there are times when a case needs to be tried to a jury. An experienced personal injury attorney will know how to investigate the basis of a claim...

During the investigation phase of a case, a personal injury lawyer will collect evidence. They will also gather medical bills and records to support their claim. The attorney may also ask for a record of any underlying illnesses that may have slowed down your recovery. These injuries may exacerbate these underlying conditions. Finally, the lawyer...

A personal injury lawyer's work revolves around the legal process. A lawsuit begins with the filing of a complaint - a document containing legal arguments, facts and demands for relief. Once the defendant receives the complaint, he or she will file a response. In the meantime, a plaintiff's lawyer will begin discovery, the process of exchanging...